Adults – Sioux City Public Library https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Sioux City True Crime: Sensational Stories on October 20 and November 7 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/sioux-city-true-crime-sensational-stories/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:21 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13777 This session explores a wide-ranging collection of local cases pulled from different decades of Sioux City history. Moving beyond a single theme or time period, the presentation examines murders, mysteries, and shocking crimes that either captivated the community or slowly disappeared from public memory. Some stories may be familiar, others almost forgotten, but each offers a glimpse into the violence, tragedy, and human drama that have woven through Sioux City across generations and the lasting impact these events left behind. Presented by Sarah, Local History Librarian Specialist with the Sioux City Public Library.

*The same talk will be given at both events.

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm

or

Where: Morningside Branch Library
When: Saturday, November 7 at 11 am

Can’t make it in person? The Tuesday, October 20 talk will be live-streamed.

Register here to receive a meeting link to your email on the evening of the event, so you can view the talk from home!

]]> Adult Challenge: Sioux City Secrets Community Scavenger Hunt (October 1-31) https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/adult-challenge-sioux-city-secrets-community-scavenger-hunt-october-1-31/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:15:08 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13746 Hunt Sioux City for codes during this special trick-or-treat challenge for adults!

  • Starting October 1, Look for clues on the Beanstack app (it’s the same one we use for our Summer Reading Program) or by joining the challenge at siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.org.

  • Follow the clues to find codes at locations around Sioux City. Enter the codes in the Beanstack app.

  • New codes added weekly: there will be 2 new codes available on Beanstack each week during October.

  • Then visit the Refernce Desk on the upper level of Aalfs Downtown Library to trick-or-treat for your prize! Win books, merch, or a sweet treat. Collect all codes and prizes by Saturday, October 31.

Questions? Stop in to the Library or give us a call at 712-255-2933 ext. 2221.

]]> Banned Books Week Discussion: Octavia Butler’s Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation on October 10 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/banned-books-week-discussion-october-10/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:14:05 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13771 This special one-off discussion is in celebration of Banned Books Week (October 4-10, 2026).

Kindred continues to draw in new readers with its deep exploration of the violence and loss of humanity caused by slavery in the United States, and its complex and lasting impact on the present day.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11 am
Where: Morningside Branch Library


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]]> October’s Open Book Club: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/octobers-open-book-club-the-night-circus-by-erin-morgenstern/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:52 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13733 Open Book Club meets next on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Two In-Person Sessions:
10 – 11 am at Morningside Branch Library
5 to 6 pm at the Aalfs Downtown Library (free parking in the evening)

October’s title is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

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Can’t make it to the in-person meetings? Sign up to attend the Virtual Book Club via Zoom on October 7 from 12 noon to 1 pm – Get Registered Here!

]]> Cemetery Walks at Floyd Cemetery on October 3 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/cemetery-walks-at-floyd-cemetery-on-october-3/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:49 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13725 Sioux City True Crime – Stories Beneath the Stone: Cemetery Walks at Floyd Cemetery
Beneath the quiet stones of Floyd Cemetery lie stories of lives cut short, secrets buried deep, and crimes that shook Sioux City. Join Sarah, Local History Librarian Specialist, for a one-hour walking tour through the cemetery, where you’ll visit the gravesites of crime victims and hear the true stories behind the investigations and headlines. Each stop reveals a life lost—and a chapter of Sioux City’s past.
The tour will begin at the main entrance of Floyd Cemetery. This event is free and open to the public. It is recommended that attendees wear walking shoes and dress for outdoor weather.
There will be TWO chances to attend this walk: 10 am and 4 pm. Both walks will be the same presentation.
What: Stories Beneath the Stone: Cemetery Walk at Floyd Cemetery
Where: Floyd Cemetery (2500 7th Street)
When: Saturday, October 3 from 10 to 11 am OR 4 to 5 pm
Free Admission
]]> Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on September 23 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/trivia-night-at-buffalo-alice-on-september-23/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:19 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13680 Come play pop culture trivia through the decades with Sioux City Public Library staff! Each round gives players a chance to win exciting book prizes.

Arrive early to get a table and play as a team or on your own. Food and beverage may be purchased from Buffalo Alice staff.

Where: Buffalo Alice (1022 4th Street)
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Who: Open to the Public — Free Admission (Buffalo Alice staff will be available if you wish to purchase food and drink)

]]> September’s Open Book Club: The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/septembers-open-book-club-the-wayfinder-by-adam-johnson/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:44:53 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13654 Open Book Club meets next on Monday, September 14, 2026. (Postponed one week due to the Labor Day Holiday).

Two In-Person Sessions:
10 – 11 am at Morningside Branch Library
5 to 6 pm at the Aalfs Downtown Library (free parking in the evening)

September’s title is The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson.

Evoking the grandeur of Wolf Hall and the splendor of Shōgun, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Adam Johnson conjures oral history, restores the natural world, and locates what’s best in humanity. Toweringly ambitious and breathtakingly immersive, The Wayfinder is an instant, timeless classic.

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Can’t make it to the in-person meetings? Sign up to attend the Virtual Book Club via Zoom on September 16 from 12 noon to 1 pm – Get Registered Here!

]]> Monday Matinee @ Morningside: August 31 at 1 pm https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/monday-matinee-morningside-august-31-at-1-pm/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:21 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13692 Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm!

Copyright law prohibits us from sharing the title, but we can give you hints.

August 31st Film:

A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. (Rated PG-13, 2022)

If you want to know the title, give us a call at 712-255-2933 ext 2221 and we’d be happy to tell you what’s showing!

Or sign up for our events newsletter and get the titles straight to your email inbox:
https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/newsandevents/

]]> Join the Sioux City Public Library Book Review Challenge! https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/join-the-sioux-city-public-library-book-review-challenge/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:16 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12984 Sioux City readers are invited to read, write, and win with our newest Beanstack challenge.

To participate in the Book Review Challenge:

  • Visit siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.com or download the free Beanstack app on your device to make an account.
  • Join the Sioux City Public Library Book Review Challenge.
  • Read a book (or books) of your choice from the Library.
  • Write a review on Beanstack and you will be entered to win prizes!*  (Each review receives 1 raffle entry in our prize drawing.)
  • This is an ongoing challenge. Winners will be emailed. Winners are limited to 1 prize per calendar year. Reviews may be used to assist in recommending books to other readers.
  • Need help? Call the Library at 712-255-2933 during open hours.

Happy reading!

]]> Monday Matinee @ Morningside: August 24 at 1 pm https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/monday-matinee-morningside-august-24-at-1-pm/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:43:31 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13669 Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm!

Copyright law prohibits us from sharing the title, but we can give you hints.

August 24th Film:

When a secretary’s idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss’ job in this 1980s romantic comedy. (Rated R, 1988)

If you want to know the title, give us a call at 712-255-2933 ext 2221 and we’d be happy to tell you what’s showing!

Or sign up for our events newsletter and get the titles straight to your email inbox:
https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/newsandevents/

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